2017 SkyPixel Video Contest Showcases Stunning Aerial Footage From Around The World

July 5, 2017 – SkyPixel, the world's most popular aerial photography community runin cooperation with DJI, has so far received more than 700 entries from participants in over 45 countries for the 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest.

SkyPixel and DJI have selected some of this year’s best work, showcasing participants’ aerial perspective of the world in the three major categories: Nature, City, and Sport.

Visit the 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest Highlights Page to see the breathtaking drone footage.

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For those still interested in participating in the 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest, the deadline for entry is August 2. Whether you’re a new drone user, professional videographer, or someone wanting to showcase their aerial creativity to a wider audience, the international contest is open to anyone in every corner of the globe.

Contest participants can submit their work in any one of the following categories:

l  Nature: Tell us a story with landscape shots, revealing the deep secrets of Mother Nature from above.

l  City: Capture your city’s unique character and show us places we know and love from a brand-new perspective.

l  Sport: Capture the energy and excitement behind a sport or an athlete pursuing their dreams.

Videos captured from any type of aerial platform are welcome. Submissions should not be longer than five minutes and should include at least 30 seconds of aerial footage.

One Grand Prize winner will be selected out of all the entries. The winner will receive a DJI Inspire 2 Premium Combo, Nikon D750 Body + 24-70 mm VR 2.8 Lens, Suunto Spartan Ultra Copper Special Edition (HR) Watch, LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 Hard Drive, an Oakley Latch Prizm Sunglasses, and a Tourism Australia Travel Package. Other prizes include the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo, and DJI Spark, among others.

SkyPixel will also give out a People’s Choice Prize to the top ten most liked videos (cut-off time for voting is August 2, 14:00 CST). Winners will receive a DJI Osmo Mobile, LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C Hard Drive, Suunto Traverse Alpha Black Watch, and a pair of Oakley Latch Prizm Sunglasses.

A curated judging panel of renowned videographers and influencers will shortlist the winners. The panel includes:

l  Phil Pastuhov ­— Aerial Director of Photography whose credits include The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Godzilla, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2

l  Ning Hao — Director and screenwriter of several Chinese blockbusters. His breakout film Crazy Stone (2006) earned a Golden Horse Award for Best Original Screenplay.

l  Ryan Hosking — One of the youngest feature film Aerial Director of Photography. Ryan’s film credits include The Revenant, American Sniper, The Nice Guys,and CHiPs.

l  Filipe DeAndrade — 10-time Emmy award-winning Director of Photography, wildlife ambassador for National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD

l  Robin Mahieux — Director whose creative projects include Chanel, Redbull, Sony, AIA, Cartier, Air China, Porsche, and Jaguar

l  David Etienne — TV producer, director, pilot, and commercial drone pilot

l  Andy Best — Renowned photographer and filmmaker

l  Josh Raab — Multimedia Editor at TIME and professor at the International Center of Photography

l  Brad Rickman — Digital Director for Condé Nast Traveler

Contest Details

Contest Deadline: August 2, 2017, 14:00 CST

Award Announcement: August 31, 2017, China Standard Time

For more information about the contest and how to enter, visit: https://www.skypixel.com/events/videocontest2017

For full videos of the contest highlights, visit:

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Royal Enfield celebrates the spirit of riding with motorcycle enthusiasts as a precursor to Himalayan Odyssey

Mumbai, 5 July, 2017: To celebrate the growing passion of community riding amongst motorcycling enthusiasts and riders, Royal Enfield hosted an event with the riding community at Royal Enfield’s exclusive gear store in Khar, Mumbai on Saturday. The evening witnessed participation by over 30 men and women motorcycle enthusiasts and riders who engaged in conversations around Himalayan Odyssey and community riding overall. The focus of the gathering was also to encouraging more people to follow their passion for motorcycling.  The motorcyclists spoke about how they are preparing to be on the Himalayan Odyssey. Some of the experienced riders provided some golden tips about riding in the Himalayas to those riders who are visiting that terrain for the first time. The event was a precursor to Royal Enfield’s 14^th edition of Himalayan Odyssey which will be held from July 6th to July 23^rd this year.

Himalayan Odyssey is considered one of the most gratifying motorcycle journeys in the world from Delhi to Khardung-La - the highest motorable road in the world at 18300 feet above sea level. For the 14th edition of Himalayan Odyssey this year, Royal Enfield is taking over 50 participants on the Himalayan Odyssey including men and women.  One of the biggest motorcycle ride of its kind in the world, Himalayan Odyssey will see participants traversing through some of the roughest terrains and highest mountain passes in the world covering a distance of close to 2200 kilometresin 18 days on their Enfield motorcycles.

The Himalayas have been the mecca for motorcyclists and the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey has been their chosen journey to ride through the mighty mountains. Year on year Royal Enfield riders gather at Delhi to thump all the way to Khardung-La to experience one of the most memorable motorcycling journeys in the world. The ride will witness camaraderie of fans and participants flagging off on Saturday, 8^th July, 2017 from India Gate in New Delhi. What is interesting to see is the camaraderie amongst riders from different corners of India and the world that grows stronger with every passing day.

During the ride, the weather would shift remarkably, from scorching hot to icy cold as riders will make their way to the picturesque regions of the Himalayas, which house within themselves one of the most hostile environments for motorcycling including Narkanda, Sarchu, Jispa and Leh, all the way to Khardung-La. Each turn exposes the riders to a new landscape like no other, eventually getting them surrounded by the overwhelming beauty of the great Himalayan peaks.

The period between the months of May and August is the ideal time when hundreds of Royal Enfield motorcyclists ride up to the Himalayas. The HO is an opportunity for passionate men and women who seek to look beyond the obvious and venture into the unchartered territories of one of the most challenging terrains in the world. A journey of self-discovery for many, the Himalayan Odyssey has given birth to inspiring stories that become a part of motorcycling folklore.

At a time when our lives have come to be defined by our professional selves, Himalayan Odyssey appeals to the free spirited motorcycle rider in oneself and quintessential seeker of life beyond concrete jungles. The ride emphasizes on harmony with the terrain while at the same time encouraging one to overcome their personal barriers and realize the potential that lies within them. Over the past 15-20 years, scores of riders have had the pleasure of riding their Royal Enfield motorcycles through the picturesque landscape of Ladakh to Leh and then beyond to Khardung La.

To know more about #HO2017 visit: www.royalenfield.com/ho

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Bajaj Electricals launches new TVC

Conveys breathtaking stories from the hinterlands of India

First ad campaign to focus on company’s Business to business segment Capabilities

Mumbai, 27 June 2017:

Bajaj Electricals, one of the leading companies in the business of Luminaires, Transmission Line Towers, Illumination and Rural Electrification Projects has  launched a brand new television campaign (TVC) starting today. Aimed at creating a visceral response, the film conveys multiple real life stories from the interiors of the country with no trace of electricity. The film emphasizes on the role of Bajaj Electricals in impacting millions of lives through its lighting initiatives.

The objective of the campaign is to create awareness about the successfully designed and commissioned complex landmark infrastructure projects carried out by Bajaj Electricals. Notably, this is the first brand campaign by the company focused solely on B2B segments of the company that play a crucial role in the infrastructure building for the country.

The audience will get a first peek into the campaign in Digital and Cinemas, subsequently the campaign will be aired on TV.

Made of 3 short films conveying 3 different real life stories from the hinterlands of India, the campaign is sure to steal your heart.

Commenting on the films, Mr. Anant Bajaj, JMD, Bajaj Electricals said, ‘The infrastructure we lay has a huge social and economic impact on the lives of people. We have literally crossed rivers, mountains and jungles to bring electricity to far flung places in the country. And we do all this with great care and concern for the environment. The insights were taken from these real life incidents that our teams have faced during the execution of various projects across the length and breadth of our great nation.

Created by OnAds Communications, the films in the campaign are about the hope, despair and dilemma of a world without light. It captures various unsung human emotions like those of a girl wanting her dreams to come true or a child wanting her father to come home through animated puppets made of layers of thin paper.

‘The stories in the campaign are inspired & dramatized versions of the stories that we heard from the Bajaj team. We thought it would be interesting to tell these stories through animation, like a fairy tale only to reveal that these are not fables but inspired true stories’, said Jignesh Maniar, Founder of OnAds.

In line with its philosophy, Bajaj Electricals considers every Indian a part of their family and the campaign depicts how through the magic of light the dreams of millions of Indians have come true.

Tiger Shroff inspires people of India to be Shiksha Superheroes

 

The acclaimed actor joins hands with P&G Shiksha to make a difference to lives of underprivileged children in Mumbai

Over the past decade, P&G Shiksha has built and supported more than 1000 schools across India and will impact the lives of over 10,00,000 children across the country In Maharashtra itself, P&G Shiksha has built and supported about 45 schools and impacted the lives of more than 19,765 children P&G Shiksha continues to make critical infrastructure and learning interventions by equipping schools with the necessary amenities thereby significantly reducing the school dropout rate and improving the overall literacy rate in each state

June 30, 2017, Mumbai: Having built and supported over 1,000 schools till date that will impact the lives  of over 10,00,000 underprivileged children, P&G’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility program P&G Shiksha continues to march forward with the motto ‘Padhega India, Badhega India’. Now in its 13th year, P&G Shiksha continues to make critical infrastructure and learning interventions by building and supporting schools across the country thereby providing underprivileged children with access to education.

Taking the programme ahead this year, P&G Shiksha culminated ‘Shiksha Superheroes’ a campaign to acknowledge consumers, the real-life superheroes who make a simple brand choice of buying P&G products and contribute to this noble cause impacting the lives of thousands of underprivileged children. Joining the movement this year, multi-talented star Tiger Shroff donned the avatar of ‘Shiksha Superhero’ for the students of a P&G Shiksha School. Tiger emphasized on the importance of education in the lives of children. He encouraged the people of India and Mumbai to be Shiksha Superheroes by simply choosing P&G Products and contributing to the education of underprivileged children. During the event, he also shared his school memories with the enthusiastic children of a P&G Shiksha School and urged them to engage themselves in every activity in school – be it sports, dancing, dramatics and so on. Tiger, who is not only an actor, but is excellently skilled in martial arts, gymnastics and dance, emphasized on the importance of extra-curricular activities for their holistic development. It was wonderful to see the excitement in the little kids as they danced along with him to the music from his upcoming film. He also taught the students a few interesting self-defense techniques and was impressed with the confidence and intelligence showcased by them.

Speaking on the occasion, Shiksha Superhero Tiger Shroff remarked, “This is the first time that I have associated with P&G Shiksha and I am delighted to witness the difference that this movement has made by building and supporting more than one thousand schools that will impact the lives of more than one million children across India. It felt amazing to interact with these young kids who have a bright future ahead of them. I relate this with my own experience in school, where I participated actively in dancing and various sports activities. Extra-curricular activities and academics go hand in hand and these students must use every opportunity they get to refine their talent and never give up.”

He further added, “I realized today that it is very easy to be a Shiksha Superhero in real life; a simple act on your part can improve the lives of underprivileged children and make a big difference to their future. Everyone can become a real-life Superhero, all you have to do is choose P&G products and become part of the P&G Shiksha movement that will enable you to contribute towards education of underprivileged children. Like me, I want to encourage the people of India to be ‘Shiksha Superheroes’ by making this simple brand choice. It is an ordinary act and a very small contribution from our end but has a large impact on the lives of these children.”

This year, one of the key infrastructure interventions was undertaken in a P&G Shiksha School, Mumbai. The school is located close to a dump yard on marshy land which made the foundation of the school building incredibly weak. The school building base began sinking, making it extremely unsafe. P&G Shiksha with the help of its NGO partner RTI brought in highly qualified engineers to design and rebuild the entire school building adding 10 classrooms and a toilet block. Amazingly, the rebuilding was carried out without compromising on the students’ current school year. Additionally, they also built a science and computer laboratory, both of which continue to contribute massively to the development of the students.

Tiger Shroff was impressed to see the difference P&G Shiksha has made via infrastructure interventions in many schools. With the help of its NGO Round Table India (RTI), this campaign has been instrumental in changing the lives of many underprivileged students by supporting 45 schools in Maharashtra itself that has impacted the lives of more than 19,000 children. With the objective to holistically improve the lives of underprivileged children, P&G Shiksha is working extensively to provide necessary amenities from building classrooms to building toilets, providing clean drinking water to setting up drinking water stations and playgrounds across India including Maharashtra.

P&G Shiksha has over the years received generous support from many thought leaders and celebrities such as Anil Kapoor, Rahul Dravid, Shane Watson, Irrfan Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Dr. Kiran Bedi, Anil Kumble, Rani Mukherjee, John Abraham, Abhay Deol, Farah Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sameera Reddy, Huma Qureshi, Sushmita Sen, Sharmila Tagore, Konkona Sen, Neha Dhupia, Soha Ali Khan, Lara Dutta, Preity Zinta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Jatin Das, Shaan, Chitrangada Singh, Soha Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ajinkya Rahane, Priya Anand, V.V.S. Laxman, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and many more.

P&G Shiksha also allows consumers to share in their support and thereby become a Shiksha Superhero. This can easily be done by buying any P&G Product such as Tide, Ariel, Whisper, Pampers, Olay, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Vicks, Gillette, Oral-B & AmbiPur and part of the proceeds will go towards building and supporting schools. Embodying the motto of ‘Padhega India, Badhega India’ - P&G Shiksha believes that the bright minds of today lead to a brighter tomorrow.

Locals now form over 50% of Wipro’s workforce in the U.S.

Will continue to build on investments in the U.S., sustain hiring momentum 

East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA and Bangalore, India – June 30, 2017: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, today announced that locals now form over 50% of its U.S. workforce. Over the past six months, Wipro hired over 1,600 employees by attracting and nurturing local talent to drive innovation and help transform clients’ businesses into digital enterprises.

During the past decade, Wipro has invested over USD 2 billion in the United States.  The company has been focused on creating jobs in the U.S. underscoring its strategy to build a deep reservoir of local talent based out of centers close to its clients.  During FY16-17, over 3,000 locals joined Wipro and today, the company has a workforce of over 14,000 in the U.S.  The company will continue to recruit from top universities to build on the momentum of hiring locally in the United States. Wipro, which counts nearly 300 of the largest employers and innovators in the U.S. as its clients, also hires laterally for senior positions at the company.

Wipro has over 40 facilities across 23 states in the U.S. that are located in close proximity to clients.  It has over 1,000 employees each in the states of Florida, California, Georgia and Texas where it has established next-generation local delivery centers.

Recently, the company added two multi-client delivery centers: a new hub to create advanced digital offerings in Mountain View, California and another in Farmington Hills, Michigan, staffed predominantly by local talent to offer engineering services to our clients mainly in the automotive segment. Plans are also afoot to expand the existing centers in Tampa and Dallas.

These delivery centers provide clients with speed-to-market, access to new and emerging technologies and help create an environment that will foster incremental innovation. The wide geographical footprint also helps Wipro attract local talent from across the country.

Apart from the delivery centers, Wipro’s technology innovation lab in Mountain View, California showcases its state-of-the-art solutions and works closely with leading Bay Area technology companies and start-ups in the areas of artificial intelligence and automation. Wipro has also incubated new digital pods in Brooklyn, New York and Mountain View, California. The pods are purpose-built for Wipro’s digital strategy, design and engineering teams to work in a collaborative and adaptive workspace side-by-side with clients.

As part of its effort to attract and recruit leading next generation talent, Wipro has forged strong and lasting relationships with local universities. The company leverages a ‘hub’ model to hire technical talent wherein it recruits from colleges located in geographical proximity to its new and existing delivery centers in the U.S. For instance, Wipro recruits students from The University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), University of Houston, Rice University, University of North Texas (UNT) and other colleges for its delivery center in Dallas. It also hires management talent from top U.S. business schools such as Harvard Business School, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University for Wipro’s Global 100 program.

The company has also rolled out a three-month accelerated technology camp for STEM graduates to train them on latest technologies. Post the training program, these graduates are offered opportunities to work alongside Wipro’s software architects to find solutions for complex problems, thereby creating a sustainable path to build deep local capabilities.  

Abidali Z. Neemuchwala, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Wipro Limitedsaid, “Wipro has a steadfast commitment towards local communities where we are present. We will continue to build a strong local talent pool with diverse skill sets and make strategic investments in close proximity to our clients to serve them better. Talent is the bedrock of our success and we are investing in building STEM capabilities within the U.S. through teacher development programs in the underfunded school districts of New Jersey, Dallas and Boston. It is an integral part of our culture and values to engage deeply and contribute to the communities that we operate out of, both in the U.S. and across the globe where we do business.”

Priyanka Chopra’s #YaariChiSelfie for the upcoming Marathi movie ‘Kaay Re Rascalaa’.

Selfies are the biggest contribution of smartphones and social media to pop culture. Each of us, camera obsessed or not, has worked tirelessly to master the art of clicking selfies worthy of a social media share. And just when you have perfected the duckface and fish gape pouts, selfies is struck by a fresh wave of internet breaking trend of #yaarichiselfie.

Priyanka Chopra has started a new social media campaign of #yaarichiselfie by posting her selfie with her beloved friend on social media. This campaign was started in order to promote the yaari song from upcoming Marathi Romcom “Kaay Re Rascalaa”.

The song is been picturized on the onscreen best friends cum partner in crime Raja (Gaurav Ghatnekar) and Guddu (Nihar Gite). Not just that the song is composed by the bestfriend duo musicians with the same name Rohan-Rohan which was sung by Shaan.

Produced by Purple Pebble Pictures directed by I Giridharan Swamy. The entire team of 'Kaay Re Rascalaa' Gaurav Ghatnekar, Bhagyashree Mote, Nikhil Ratnaparkhi ,Supriya Pathare ,Nagesh Bhosale, Nihar Gite ,Akshar Kothari ,Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Srikant Maski and introducing Aishwarya Sonar. Child artist Nihar Gite is debuting in Marathi with ‘Kaay Re Rascalaa’. Producers Priyanka chopra and Madhu chopra , Co Producers Dr. Satyasheel Biradar & Sangeeta Manjrekar and Associate Producer Kunickaa Sadanand, are all set to give you package of entertainment on 14th of July all over Maharashtra.

VitrA Introduces Geometric and pure design for authentic pleasure – “FRAME”

VitrA, the leading bathroom solutions brand of Eczacıbaşı Building Products Division in Turkey introduces a blend of authentic and modern design with the finest technology and functionality – ‘FRAME COLLECTION’. This series of VitrA showcases uniquely designed products that create an unusual bathroom experience for its users Frame Collection by VitrA offers black, white-oak and taupe color options addressing any taste.

Washbasin units and mirrors with LED lighting create elegant atmosphere in bathrooms. WC Pan with photocell-controlled bidet function provides a touch-free and comfortable hygiene experience.Where as a gray-colored non-slip mat inside the drawers ensures comfort, while LED lighting creates a warm and pleasant ambiance in bathroom.

Frame’s vanity basins are designed with expansive areas for toiletries and deep bowls to ensure your comfort. Washbasins are offered in white and matte taupe color options.With different dimensions for maximum ease of use, countertop washbasin units with 60, 80, 100, 120 cm and vanity units with 60, 80, 100 cm width options complement graceful lines of the washbasin unit.

The functional details add distinction to the series with a touch of advanced technology. Built-in mirror cabinet provides functional usage thanks to its plug socket, mini-magnifying mirror, inner glass shelves and soft-closing doors. This series also showcases a bathrobe unit providing spacious storage on multiple shelves is versatile, elegant and particularly suitable for bathrooms, whereas the other side of the unit has hanging pins for bathrobes and towels.

The soft-close drawers in the washbasin units support bathroom safety and silence. Drawer non-slip mats add extra elegance and comfort.

The Music Launch of "Mala Kahich Problem Nahi" was a grand affair

The Music Launch of one of the most awaited Marathi movie releasing in July "Mala Kahich Problem Nahi”, starring Gashmeer Mahajani and Spruha Joshi, was a melodious event that took off in great style in the presence of Media & Marathi Film Fraternity. After the teaser being digitally launched of "Mala Kahich Problem Nahi" there has been a huge buzz about the movie on social media, and now the music launch has added to the excitement of knowing what exactly is going to be served on the platter. To keep the excitement intact the teaser was screened at the beginning of the show. The entire star cast Gashmeer Mahajani, Spruha Joshi, Kamlesh Sawant, Vijay Nikam, Mangal Kenkare, Seema Deshmukh, Satish Alekar & others along with the director Sameer Vidwans, screenplay & dialogue writer Kaustubh Savarkar with producers Reecha Sinha and Ravi Singh were present @ the event. Many other prominent actors were also seen at this event.

The event kick started with a beautiful & unique enactment of the onscreen couple Gashmeer and Spruha on the melodious & fresh track “tujhya sathi asnehi, nasnehi tujhyasathi” which was further continued by the singers Jasraj Joshi & Anandi Joshi. To add on to the glory “Virlya Kenvha hya haluwar bhavna” sung by Priyanka Barve left every one present mesmerized by its melody. We can hear the song in the voice of Abhay Jodhpure and Priyanka Barve in movie. Followed by Bela Shende’s foot tapping traditional Konkani song ‘Tuka Saad Tujhya Maherachi’s Video launched at this event. To top it all heart touching romantic track ‘Maunatun hi vaat chalali pudhe’ being sung by Jasraj Joshi & Shruti Athavale. The musicians Hrishikesh, Saurabh and Jasraj and the Lyricist Guru Thakur and Vaibhav Joshi did complete justice to the songs. The music of Mala Kahich Problem Nahi ranges from emotional to romantic melodies. On the whole, the album of Mala Kahich Problem Nahi turns out to be a pure delight to the ears & assures to be a sure shot entertainment package for all. Torque presents & Filmy Keeda Productions ‘Mala Kahich Problem Nahi’ produced by P. S. Chhatwal, Reecha Sinha & Ravi Singh is slated for release on the 28th of July.

Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd-Gyproc Business launches Habito™, an innovative solution in the gypsum board space

Mumbai, India, 28th June, 2017 - Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd-Gyproc Business today announced the launch of Habito™, its revolutionary gypsum board. It will create new benchmarks in Drywall solution by offering enhanced performance in load fixing strength, robustness and acoustics. This innovation is designed to give customers greater flexibility with their space and ease the process of loading on drywall.

Traditional building constructions have a massive impact on the environment. As urban construction is expected to rise, there will be an increase in demand for sustainable construction methods such as gypsum based drywalls. Habito™ the latest innovation of Gyproc India, will take the lead on sustainable habitat solutions in future combined with performance.

Habito™, a new variant in the drywall space, is installed like any other gypsum board, but allows users to fix items, such as TV brackets, cabinets, white board, lacquered glass, wall hanging instruments or any other heavy items. This can be done without specialist fixings or using ply support, by simply fixing the screw directly into the wall. It delivers load carrying capacity of 30 kg on each screw due to its dense core and patented technology - which means 120 kg can be safely mounted using only 4 screws. Apart from fixing strength it absorbs knocks and bangs and dramatically reduces wear and tear on wall.

Commenting on Habito™ launch, Mr. Venkat Subramanian – Regional CEO – Construction Products India & Managing Director – Gyproc India said “We, at Gyproc India, aim to spearhead innovation and technology-driven solutions with high-performance and superior products. Habito™ the latest innovation by Gyproc offers customer enhanced solutions in drywall offerings. Installed just like any other gypsum board, Habito™ drywall combines the strength and fixing capacity of masonry or ply with the benefits of drywall.”

Commenting on the launch, Sudeep Kolte, VP Sales & Marketing at Gyproc India says: “Buildings and living spaces need to adapt to the changing requirements of their occupants, hence flexibility is critical. Habito™ Drywall has been created with a new standard of performance that delivers superior well-being to occupants as compared to traditional options like brick and block or ply.”

The occupants or homeowners look for ease of loading, strength and flexibility from walls, with Habito™ we will be able to deliver the same in Commercial office space, Healthcare, Educational Institutes, Retail segments & also Residential. As a drywall solution, Habito™ delivers faster and lighter weight construction combined with strength of brick or block wall.

For more information on Gyproc Habito™ and its technical details, please visit www.gyproc.in

Aatman Innovations launches ‘I am Krishna – The Master of Mind & Life’ by best-selling author Deep Trivedi

A biography on Krishna’s life as An artist, A Lover, A Politician, A Psychologist, A Businessman, A Visionary, A Spiritual Guru

Mumbai22.06.2017: Renowned author and pioneer in spiritual psychodynamics, Deep Trivedi launched his book ‘I am Krishna – The Master of Mind & Life’ today at an event in a renowned club of Mumbai. ‘I am Krishna' is the world’s first attempt at historically documenting the life of one of the world’s most revered personalities – Krishna, a man of flesh and blood that walked the earth several centuries ago. The highlight of the event was the presence of popular Indian actress Ratan Rajput who was in discussion with Mr. Trivedi about the book and his thoughts behind his work.

An undeniably powerful personality, the book depicts Krishna’s personality and his journey from being a cowherd boy to becoming the King of Dwarka. Krishna was the master who knew the art of enjoying life to the fullest even in difficult times and his is a classic example of a Rags-to-Riches story.

When asked about the book, Deep Trivedi, author of the booksaid“’Krishna’ is a name synonymous with victory and flamboyance, yet he has always been an enigma. Through this book I have tried to bring out the diverse facets of his personality, which otherwise, are difficult or rather impossible to comprehend, in its entirety.”

He further added, “Krishna is such a multi-dimensional personality that there has never been a dearth of names by which he has been addressed such as Vasudeva, Madhusudan, Kanha, a supreme being or the numerous questions asked based on his personality and actions which invariably make people curious about him. This book contains the answers to all these questions, and that has been possible only after a long and thorough study of all the scriptures related to Krishna such as Mahabharat, Shatapatha Brahmana, Aitareya Aaranyak, Nirukta, Ashtadhyayi, Garga Samhita, Jataka Katha, Arthashastra, Indika, Harivamsa Puran, Vishnu Puran, Mahabhashya, Padma Puran, Markandey Puran and Kurma Puran to name a few.”

Since the author of the book is a pioneer in spiritual psychodynamics, the book depicts the psychology of Krishna at various important points and its subsequent transitions, which makes it clear for the readers as to what he did and why. Written in first person, the book gets Krishna to talk about his life, his thoughts and reasons for doing what he did. Most notably, it tells people that he was not born a god, and that he attained self actualisation from his deeds and actions. Assuming someone as god or destined to be god, shuts all your doors to learning from them and their legendary life whereas Krishna is the only perfect and complete man history has ever witnessed and his life offers a lot to imbibe and learn for everyone.

A lot of guests who were present at the event couldn’t let go of the opportunity of getting their personal copies of the book signed by the author himself and posed next to him and the actress for a memorable photograph.

The book is priced at Rs 399 and available at all leading book stores and e-commerce sites.

About Deep Trivedi:

Deep Trivedi is a renowned author and pioneer in psycho-dynamic spirituality, who not only writes with an insightful perspective, but also conducts lecture sessions on various life-altering topics. His lecture series on the Bhagavad Gita continued for about 168 hours over 58 days and has earned him a place in the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records. Besides, he also holds the record for the maximum number of lectures, unravelling the hidden gems of wisdom in the Ashtavakra Gita and Lao Tzu’s, Tao-Te-Ching. He has been conferred an honorary Docrorate by the World Records University for his works on psychology.

His book ‘I am The Mind’ published last year has been on the bestseller list throughout the year. This in itself proves his in-depth understanding of human psychology and his command over laws of nature. This is the reason why his works have brought about a transformation in lakhs of people who have listened to his lectures and read his books.

OneAssist Raises $18 Million in Series C Funding

Investment would help develop the significant opportunity in the Assistance and Protection services market 

Mumbai, 22nd June 2017: OneAssist Consumer Solutions Pvt Ltd - a company that provides assistance and protection services to customers in areas of high everyday dependencies like wallets & cards, mobile phones and gadgets, today announced it has closed an $18 million Series C funding. The investment round was led by existing investor Sequoia Capital with participation from its other existing  investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and Assurant Inc. along with a new investor Moonstone Investments. The investment positions OneAssist to grow the significant market opportunities in the categories it operates in as well as develop new product segments.

With increasing penetration of Smartphones, payment cards and payment mechanisms as well as new opportunities covering home appliances and gadgets, the company aims to create and strategically build on the assistance and protection category in India.

With the #DigitalIndia revolution driving India, OneAssist plans to invest it’s capital in technology, service and innovative products while being focused at enhancing Customer Experience. The company aspires to expand its reach through key partnerships, improving distribution and by increasing awareness of its products.

“We are truly delighted and humbled with the support from our investors” said Gagan Maini, Co-Founder and Director OneAssist. “Our vision for OneAssist is to build and lead the Assistance & Protection category by providing differentiated and very relevant services for today’s customers. We will continue to invest in our current segments as well as explore more products  that enable our customers to be in control of their everyday critical dependencies.

“India is one of the fastest growing markets for smartphones, credit/debit card and home appliance and OneAssist is uniquely placed to tap the highly underpenetrated assistance and protection services market in India.” said Subrat Pani, Co-Founder & Director, OneAssist. As we sharpen focus for the next couple of years, we are excited to receive this investment into OneAssist from our existing and new investors to deliver on our strategy for providing innovative products and best in class services to Indian consumers”